WEEK 6

Question 1

What is the definition of friendship?

Answer 1

A close, voluntary relationship characterized by mutual affection and reciprocity (Bornstein & Lamb, 2015).

Question 2

At what age do children begin co-operative play?

Answer 2

Around 18 months–2 years.

Question 3

function of friendship during adolescence.

Answer 3

Assists in identity formation (Parker & Gottmann, 1989).

Question 4

behaviors are associated with popularity

Answer 4

Positive, friendly behaviors such as turn-taking, emotional self-control, and helpfulness.

Question 5

the most common trait of unpopular children

Answer 5

Aggression, including relational and social aggression.

Question 6

effects of bullying on victims

Answer 6

Increased loneliness, anxiety, depression, and risk of suicide (Juvonen & Graham, 2014).

Question 7

How effective are whole-school programs for reducing bullying?

Answer 7

They reduce incidents of bullying by 20–23% (Ttofi & Farrington, 2009).

Question 8

Name one risk for perpetrators of bullying.

Answer 8

Higher likelihood of criminal behavior (Ttofi et al., 2011).